OB/GYN Laborist

About the Role

Rome Health is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible OB/GYN Laborist to join our growing women's health team and help expand a dedicated laborist model designed around high-quality obstetric care, physician support, and predictable scheduling. This is an opportunity for an OB/GYN who wants to focus on inpatient obstetrics and acute women's health care without the traditional demands of a full-time office-based practice.

Physicians are drawn to Rome Health for its rare combination of community hospital culture and bold investment in the future of care. As a Laborist at Rome Health, you will play a central role in providing continuous, hospital-based obstetric coverage and supporting patients and colleagues when they need immediate access to an experienced OB/GYN.

The Laborist Model

• Dedicated inpatient obstetric practice
• Predictable, scheduled shifts and greater control over your time
• Focus on labor management, deliveries, C-sections, and obstetric emergencies
• Collaboration with midwives, APPs, nurses, anesthesiology, and community OB/GYN physicians
• Reduced reliance on traditional office-based responsibilities
• A physician-supported environment with experienced colleagues
• A practice model designed to promote work-life balance and long-term physician sustainability

Facilities & Recognition

Over the past five years, Rome Health has transformed its campus to support exceptional health care, including:

• New state-of-the-art medical center
• Dedicated C-section suite adjacent to maternity
• Modern surgical center designed for minimally invasive and robotic procedures
• National recognition as a Best Hospital for Maternity Care

You'll practice in a collaborative environment where the Laborist serves as an important clinical resource for both patients and the broader women's health team.

Compensation & Benefits

• $275,000–$350,000 base salary
• Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Productivity and/or additional shift incentives
• Loan forgiveness options
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Medical malpractice coverage
• CME support and allowance
• Predictable, scheduled laborist shifts
• Visa sponsorship (J-1 and H-1B)

Why a Laborist Model?

If you're looking for an OB/GYN career that gives you the opportunity to practice high-acuity obstetrics while protecting your time away from the hospital, Rome Health's laborist model may be the right fit. You'll have the opportunity to concentrate on inpatient care, work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, and enjoy a schedule designed with physician quality of life in mind.

Location

Rome, NY offers Adirondack recreation, affordable living, excellent schools, and an easy drive to major Northeast cities. It provides the perfect blend of career opportunity, community, and quality of life.

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Eligible for New York State medical licensure
• Strong clinical skills in obstetrics and operative delivery
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
• Strong collaboration and communication skills